Annual rate of change in urban populations in Nepal
Nepal: Annual rate of change in urban populations was 1.11 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
1.11
World rank
46th
of 144 countries
All-time high
5.93
in 2005
All-time low
-0.614
in 1970
Years of data
11
1970–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Nepal, 1970–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual rate of change in urban populations in Nepal is 1.11, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Nepal peaked at 5.93 in 2005 and was at its lowest, -0.614, in 1970.
Nepal ranks 46th of 144 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | -0.614 | — |
| 1975 | -0.0092 | -98.5% |
| 1980 | -0.4569 | +4876.0% |
| 1985 | 1.68 | -468.5% |
| 1990 | 1.63 | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 0.8919 | -45.4% |
| 2000 | 1.99 | +123.3% |
| 2005 | 5.93 | +197.9% |
| 2010 | 2.38 | -59.8% |
| 2015 | 2.37 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 1.11 | -53.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 1.11 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.808, 1.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.3116 | -0.614 | -0.0092 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.6135 | -0.4569 | 1.68 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.26 | 0.8919 | 1.63 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.96 | 1.99 | 5.93 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.38 | 2.37 | 2.38 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More population data for Nepal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0333 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6271 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,401 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8872 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8575 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.601 (2100)
- Population density 222.05 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.41 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Nepal?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Nepal was 1.11 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.93 in 2005.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.614 in 1970.
- How does Nepal rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Nepal ranks 46th out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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